When choosing which mutant hero they would use to launch the X-MEN feature-film prequel series ORIGINS, the creators of the hugely successful franchise had a no-brainer of a decision in going with Wolverine. Not only is he the most well-known and popular X-Men character, but Wolverine-as brought expertly to life in true leading-man fashion by Hugh Jackman-was essentially the star of the three previous X-MEN movies. As the title implies, X-MEN ORIGINS WOLVERINE is the back story of the fiery and conflicted Wolverine (ni James Logan), whose mutant powers include killer claws that shoot from his knuckles and a regenerative ability that allows him to live seemingly forever. Starring Liev Schreiber, Hugh Jackman, Danny Huston, Ryan Reynolds, Director Gavin Hood Special Features Widescreen Audio Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French, Spanish Subtitles - English, French, Spanish Runtime 107 Minutes
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Really good job of establishing Wolverine's origin
on September 14, 2014
Posted by: ComputerProfessionalAge50
from Mississippi
Verified Purchase:Yes
You may not be a Wolverine fan (he's a darker character), and the X-Men movies can certainly stand by themselves without this movie explaining Wolverine's origin. But this movie can enhance your appreciation of the character, and strengthens the over-all story of the X-men movies.
My Best Buy number: 0403542497
My Best Buy number: 0403542497
What's great about it: Marvel Comics story that fits so well into the X-men movies
What's not so great: Stan Lee didn't have a cameo (so far as I know)
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I'm a 50 year old that was reading Marvel comics in the 70s. It's great to see these comics made into such high quality movies using 21st cinematography, and great actors. X-men First Class is a prequel for the earlier 3 movies (X-Men, X-2, X-Men Last Stand), and does an excellent job of laying the ground for those movies, with a great plot setting -- the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
My Best Buy number: 0403542497
My Best Buy number: 0403542497
What's great about it: Marvel Super Heroes. Great historical plot (Cuban Missile Crisis). Blu-Ray + DVD combo at great price.
What's not so great: Didn't include pop corn and a soda.